07-23-2004, 04:44 PM
Quote:Originally posted by Andromeda18_
I always watch anime subbed so it doesn't really bother me if they alter a characters voice or not. I do understand why you're upset. I don't like the fact that Garfield's voice in the movie isn't the same as in the cartoons. They probably had´a good reason to change the voice but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
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It's not his voice that was changed, besides you're going to have a difference from the Japanese VA to the English VA since they are different people, it was his character they changed... if you've seen any of it subbed, you'll know that Hakkai was polite, quiet, well mannered, in the R1 1st episode he was cussing every 2 to 3 words... now why they would go and do a complete change of character is beyond me... That was the major draw of his character, even though he had turned into a youki (sp?), he was still human at heart, kind, considerate, polite, caring... they totally changed his character into a copy of Sanzo or even Goyjo... who you would expect such language and actions from....
Agreed on the Garfield, although I haven't seen it yet... I can understand what you're saying, you get used to having a character a certain way... and when they aren't...